Gerry Brownlee
Slowly but carefully in Christchurch
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people Video, Audio, Gallery
Labour could support the deployment of combat troops
Labour's defence spokesman Phil Goff says his party could support the deployment of combat troops against Islamic State if the circumstances were right. Audio
Brownlee shrugs off critical Treasury report as 'trite'
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister has dismissed a report throwing doubt on the government's programme for central Christchurch.
Brownlee dismisses "pessimistic" report on quake recovery
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister is dismissing a new report that declares the Government's programme to deliver new facilities in central Christchurch is unachievable. Audio
An important report on Iraq overlooked
It was only after the PM and reporters visited New Zealand's troops in Iraq recently that the media mentioned a US report critical of the way their camp is run. Why wasn't it reported earlier? Audio
Sun, Sand and Armoured Vests
Insight in Iraq. Radio New Zealand's political editor Jane Patterson travels to Taji CampĀ for a first-hand view of the training operations being undertaken by New Zealand troops. Video, Audio
Govt appoints independent consultant to mediate
The government has waded into the long running dispute over the future of Christchurch's cathedral. Audio
Brownlee cancels drinks over concerns
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has cancelled drinks he was hosting ahead of the the All Blacks test in Christchurch against Argentina. Audio
Insurance cost uncertainty in proposed EQC model
A three year review of earthquake insurance has recommended lifting the cap on Earthquake Commission payouts for house damage from one hundred thousand dollars to two hundred thousand dollars. Audio
NZ First MP stands by "cowards" comment on Iraqis
New Zealand First is calling for the country's troops to be brought home from their training mission to Iraq, after its MP, Ron Mark, called Iraqi soldiers cowards. Audio
NZ troops secure in Camp Taji - Brownlee
The Government is backing the continued involvement of New Zealand troops in Iraq despite the advance of IS forces to within an hour's drive of Camp Taji where New Zealand forces will be stationed. Audio
Labour says paper reveals case for Iraq deployment weak
The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio
Iraq contingent leaves for military excercise in Australia
120 soldiers and support staff left for Brisbane this morning to prepare for their mission with Australian troops in Iraq. Audio
US General says NZ trainers are in Iraq
The Iraqi Foreign Minister will be in New Zealand on Friday for talks to help decide whether this country sends military trainers to the Middle East to help in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
US perception NZ is already training Iraqis
There is a perception at the highest levels in the United States that New Zealand is already on the ground training the Iraqi army. Audio
Defence Minister says training does not pre-rempt Iraq mission
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Last of NZ's diplomatic restrictions against Fiji to be lifted
New Zealand is formally resuming its military cooperation with Fiji. Audio
Last of NZ's diplomatic restrictions against Fiji to be lifted
New Zealand formally resumes its military cooperation with Fiji tomorrow. Audio
Navy's toothless toothfish response questioned
The New Zealand First Party is calling for the Navy to up the ante and use its firepower in the standoff with a fleet of illegal tooth fish ships in the Southern Ocean. Audio
NZ defence keen to 're-engage' with Fiji
A visit by New Zealand's defence minister to Fiji signals the thawing of an icy relationship between the two countries following the 2006 coup. Audio